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MCT โ BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Muscat International Airport (Muscat) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Muscat coastline upon departure and the iconic Mumbai skyline and Bandra-Worli Sea Link upon arrival.
Muscat Cityscape
Aerial views of the white-washed buildings of Mutrah and the Al Alam Palace nestled between jagged hills.
Gulf of Oman
The deep turquoise waters where the Arabian Peninsula meets the sea, often showing traditional dhows near the coast.
Makran Coastline
On clear days, the distant, rugged mountain ranges of the Pakistani coast are visible across the water.
Bandra-Worli Sea Link
The most recognizable modern landmark of Mumbai, visible during the descent into Chhatrapati Shivaji International.
North Mumbai Suburbs
The dense, vibrant urban sprawl of Mumbai and the lush greenery of Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Book a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For morning flights, the sun will be on the right side, giving the left side perfect, glare-free lighting for photos of the Omani coast. During the Mumbai approach, the left side is generally better for seeing the city's famous skyline and the Arabian Sea coastline.
Al Hajar Mountains
Dramatic limestone peaks that rise sharply behind Muscat, visible immediately after takeoff.
Ras Al Hadd
The easternmost tip of the Arabian Peninsula, where the flight leaves land for the open Arabian Sea.
Oceanic Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides a front-row seat to the sun dipping below the Arabian Sea horizon.
Mumbai Port
Views of large cargo ships and tankers anchored in the harbor as you approach the Indian coast.
Marine Drive
If the flight approaches from the south, you can see the 'Queen's Necklace' curve along the Mumbai coast.
The right side is ideal for evening departures to enjoy the sunset over the water. While over the Arabian Sea, keep an eye out for bioluminescence or shipping lanes if flying at night. Note that during the monsoon season (JuneโSeptember), views on both sides may be limited by heavy cloud cover over the Indian coast.
Distance: 1,590 km (988 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: MCT (23.593299865722656, 58.284400939941406)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: International
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